Argentine Pass, Jul 1 or Jul 8...who's in?

[twalker920]

Which of the Colorado peeps are up for Argentine Pass in the next couple weeks?

I'm thinking either Sunday July 1st or July 8th, but I could be talked in to either Saturday too.

I have a friend who wants to take his Landcruiser, and a friend who wants to ride with me.

Sound off!

-Tom

[pbkid]

Gonna be out of town. Have fun!! Great trail!!

[Mile High VX]

What mods are needed to make a good run?

[VXorado]

What mods are needed to make a good run?

I believe it's not much more than a bumpy dirt road.

I should be free July 8th. Just need to check plans with my wife.

[twalker920]

I did it in the past with my stock 4Runner and a friend in his 2000 Grand Cherokee. The VX will have no problems, but the view from the top (on the Continental Divide) is outstanding. There are some alt routes with some technical bits if I recall too if you just want to play a bit.

[pbkid]

Great trail, shouldnt take any mods. Stock vehicles will have no issues
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3290/thumbs/8-26_18.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=21400)
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3290/thumbs/8-26_26.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=21409)
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3290/thumbs/8-26_9.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=21392)

[VXorado]

Great trail, shouldnt take any mods. Stock vehicles will have no issues


Just don't go in the MUD :yesy:

This is the trail the F-350 conquered right?

[mdwyer]

Well, since I'm getting robbed of my yearly 4th of July trip, I figure I might as well... I'd be a little bit keener on a Saturday, though... I could really do without the Sunday evening traffic!

[pbkid]

Just don't go in the MUD :yesy:

This is the trail the F-350 conquered right?

Haha yes sir, stay away from the mud up there!
Just a word of advise because we didnt know any better. When you guys get up to the top and you go check out the mine, stay off the road that goes by the bottom side, its absolutely laden with old rusty nails on the ground. We thought it would make for a good photo to park next to the building, but we were VERY lucky not to have a plethera of flats. 100's of roofing nails.

[twalker920]

Haha yes sir, stay away from the mud up there!

I don't think mud will be an issue with our current lack of water. Sorry you'll miss this one Jack, we need to do another when you get back!

Mdwyer: I have no objections to a Saturday. Let's do a final tally and see who's in?

When: Sat July 7th
Where: Argentine Pass (outside Georgetown)
Time: meet 9 am at the northwest parking lot at I-70 and Morrison exit (time can be adjusted if we need to)

The views at the top are spectacular, bring a camera. It can be a long trail, depending on traffic, so I suggest bringing water and snacks/lunch. There's a few places where it is strictly single track, and I'm sure that's where we'll meet people going the other way, so we will get to play reverse convoy to the nearest wide spot.

PM me if you're coming and I'll send you my cell # so we can coordinate meeting up.

-Tom

[VXorado]

I'd be a little bit keener on a Saturday



Mdwyer: I have no objections to a Saturday. Let's do a final tally and see who's in?

When: Sat July 7th
Where: Argentine Pass (outside Georgetown)
Time: meet 9 am at the northwest parking lot at I-70 and Morrison exit (time can be adjusted if we need to)



Michael & Tom,

I definitely can't do Saturday. :(

...but I can still make it Sunday if it's an option.

[mdwyer]

Awww crud. Well, I don't want to be in traffic, but I'd rather you made it out. Soooo... back to Sunday? Or next week?

[twalker920]

Either day works for me. What traffic are we concerned about? This would be the weekend after the 4th...I don't think it will be too bad, at least not compared to any other summer traffic.

Let me know what your guys' preference is and I'll show up :)

[Mile High VX]

Found out that the in-laws are coming the week of the 4th...you guys have fun and i'll catch you next time..

[twalker920]

Found out that the in-laws are coming

That sounds like the best reason to come along! ;)

[VXorado]

Lets go with Sunday.

Don't worry Micheal, we'll convoy back home through the traffic.

[twalker920]

Sounds great! So does the time and meeting place work for you guys?

[VXorado]

Let's just bump up the time to 930 and call it good.

[twalker920]

Sunday July 8th, 9:30 am at NW parking lot at I-70 and Morrison exit.

Be there or be so so sad!

Looking forward to it (trying to get my new front skidplate mouonted)

-Tom

[mdwyer]

Sunday July 8th, 9:30 am at NW parking lot at I-70 and Morrison exit.

SOLD! Are those the Dinosaur lots?

[twalker920]

Yessir, thems be the ones.

[twalker920]

Ok so it looks like I have two more friends coming, one Landcruiser and one Toyota truck. It should be a good time. See you guys Sunday morning!

[mdwyer]

I don't think mud will be an issue with our current lack of water.

Famous last words... I don't know how things look on the pass, but down here on the plains, I-25 South was closed last night at Dacono due to flooding!!

Anyway, VXorado and I are meeting up, then heading out to meet the rest of you at the dino lots... See you tomorrow!

[twalker920]

Famous last words... I don't know how things look on the pass, but down here on the plains, I-25 South was closed last night at Dacono due to flooding!!

Anyway, VXorado and I are meeting up, then heading out to meet the rest of you at the dino lots... See you tomorrow!

Oh ye of little faith! It was great meeting everyone and eventually finding the right way up to the summit. Not that the detour wasn't a fun little challenge :)

I had a blast and am grateful so many people took the chance and made it out. I think there were at least 3 big cameras and lots of cell phones, so photos will be forthcoming. And thanks for the loan of your fisheye lens...I'll see what I managed to shoot with that and post later tonight or tomorrow.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/ArgPassSumm.jpg
Quick camphone pic of us all at the summit (13,240 ft on the Continental Divide)

Let me know anytime you want to set up another trip!

-Tom

[Gizmo42]

That was a fun trip, glad we decided to tag along. Nothing really challenging but interesting.

Stupid 4 hrs of rain washed off all the hard earned dirt.

[protetype]

yeah, definitely a fun trip. i'm glad we decided to tag along too. pretty neat driving through the clouds. and of course, Beau Jo's!

[twalker920]

I'm glad you guys came with us. It was a good trail for the people with other vehicles to keep up with us on, and everyone had fun. Next time we can pick something a little more technical.

And yes Beau Jo's is always a good end to a trip...great choice :)

[VXorado]

We had a great time. Lets plan another trip soon. :yesgray:

[twalker920]

Here is the link to my photos on Flickr:

http://flic.kr/s/aHsjAxeG5U

If anyone wants source files send me a PM. Some nice shots in there :)

[Gizmo42]

Great pics Tom!

Got mine uploaded.

First stop
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c337/Gizmo420/Argentine/IMG_1702.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c337/Gizmo420/Argentine/IMG_1703.jpg

Tom stuck on the fun side trail. He eventually made it and the rest of us that tried it had no trouble. It's much steeper and looser then it looks.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c337/Gizmo420/Argentine/IMG_1704.jpg

Old mining equipment
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c337/Gizmo420/Argentine/IMG_1705.jpg

Ready to continue.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c337/Gizmo420/Argentine/IMG_1706.jpg

View from the top on the Continental Divide
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c337/Gizmo420/Argentine/IMG_1707.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c337/Gizmo420/Argentine/IMG_1708.jpg
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http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c337/Gizmo420/Argentine/IMG_1715.jpg

The clouds moving in
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c337/Gizmo420/Argentine/IMG_1712.jpg

It just stayed on the east side of the divide for a long time. Eventually started going down the west side right before we left.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c337/Gizmo420/Argentine/IMG_1716.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c337/Gizmo420/Argentine/IMG_1713.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c337/Gizmo420/Argentine/IMG_1714.jpg

The view on the way down
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c337/Gizmo420/Argentine/IMG_1717.jpg

After that it was just rain the rest of the way down on on the way home until we got to the city.

[twalker920]

Once I figured out that all I needed was speed to get up that loose stuff it was all good :D

Great pics!

[mdwyer]

My set of pictures is up at Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40559655@N00/sets/72157630587741440/).

I dunno about you, but I think this is wallpaper material: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8294/7572459450_3aa1d354a8_n.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40559655@N00/7572459450/)
IMG_5523 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40559655@N00/7572459450/) by mdwyer (http://www.flickr.com/people/40559655@N00/), on Flickr

[pbkid]

looks like you guys had a blast, wish i could have joined with all of you!

[VXorado]

I dunno about you, but I think this is wallpaper material

Good idea. I just added it to my work computer.

You got some great pics. Watch out for the wall of mud Michael!!! :laughing:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8004/7572336052_ab44e7b623.jpg

That was hilarious, sorry I almost got you muddy.